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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,056.90, 372,686.04 and 149,205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,056.90, 372,686.04 and 149,205.98 is: 205,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,056.90 : 372,686.04 = 149,205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,056.90/372,686.04 = 149,205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,056.90x = 372,686.04 × 149,205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,056.90x = 55,606,983,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,606,983,967.09/270,056.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,908.40

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